Taratoor (arab States)

Ingredients

3 cloves (medium) garlic, peeled and finely chopped

1 cup tahina paste

3/4 cup cold water

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tsp salt

Method

Step 1

In a deep bowl mash the garlic to a paste with a pestle or the back of a large spoon. Stir in the tahina. Then with a whisk or spoon, beat in 1/2 cup of the cold water, the lemon juice, and salt. Still beating, add up to 1/2 cup more of water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce has the consistency of thick mayonnaise and holds its shape almost solidly in a spoon. Taste for seasoning